주문하다
jumunhada[ˈt͡ɕu(ː)munɦa̠da̠]
To order (as a verb) in Korean is 주문하다 (jumunhada). Wiktionary also lists 시키다 (sikida).
Meaning: to request some product or service (verb)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 주문하다 | jumunhada | [ˈt͡ɕu(ː)munɦa̠da̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 시키다 | sikida | [ɕʰicçida̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
주문하다 is the standard term used to request a product or service. It is a general term applicable to many situations, such as ordering products online, placing business orders or ordering at a restaurant.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 주문하다 is composed of the noun 주문, meaning order or request and the verb 하다, meaning to do.
Which one should you use?
While 주문하다 is the standard way to say 'to order', the word 시키다 is very commonly used in casual settings specifically when ordering food or drinks at a restaurant.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I ordered' in a polite, standard way, you use the past tense form 주문했어요.
How do you pronounce it?
jumunhada
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 순서 when you mean the action of ordering a product. 순서 refers to an order in terms of a sequence or arrangement. Use 주문하다 instead.
Did you know?
- The noun 주문 can also refer to a 'magic spell' or 'incantation' in a completely different context.
- While 주문하다 is used for commercial orders, 시키다 also means 'to make someone do something' or 'to command'.
- The term 주문 is derived from Chinese characters, meaning 'to decide' or 'determine' and 'sentence' or 'word'.
Examples in context
- 저기요, 주문하겠습니다.Excuse me, I would like to place an order.
- 메뉴 뭐 시킬까?What should we order from the menu?
- 선우 씨한테 맥주 한 병 주문해 줄래?Could you order a bottle of beer for Seonu?
- 맛있는 커피 한잔 주문하시겠어요?Would you like to order a delicious cup of coffee?
- 음식을 주문하다.eumsigeul jumunhada.To order food.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “order” translations and entries 주문하다, 시키다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 시키다, 주문하다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
